Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care PACT

Fadona; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare clinic in Minnesota seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their Primary Care PACT team. The role involves delivering care to veterans, maintaining clinic operations, and ensuring patient safety while adhering to professional standards. Candidates must be licensed and display strong patient care skills.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days annually

Federal pension

401K

Health, vision, dental, and life insurance

Qualifications

• Proficient in English language skills.
• Experience in practical nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to provide full range of nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clinic flow and performs nursing care such as oxygen therapy and medication administration.
• Collaborates with healthcare team members regarding patient needs.
• Provides patient and family education.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Emergency Response

Education

Active Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure

Job description

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care PACT functions in the Ramsey Outpatient Clinic - serving veterans within the Patient Aligned Care Team. This Licensed Practical Nurse provides care and counseling of patients and promotes maintenance of healthy living in the prevention of illness, injury, and chronic disease by using the nursing process, including systematic data collection, monitoring, nursing judgment, and evaluation of human response to actual or potential health problems.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Education: Please see the Education Section of the announcement.
• Licensure: Active, full, current, and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (e.g., Puerto Rico) of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Grade Determinations: The candidate's qualifications must demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade.

Grade Levels:

• GS-03: None beyond basic requirements. Expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license.
• GS-04: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN, or graduation from an approved school with at least 24 months duration, or a year of nursing care work experience.
• GS-05: Completion of at least 1 year of experience at GS-4 level, with demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide full range of practical nursing care.
• GS-06: One additional year of experience at GS-5 level, proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties, with broad knowledge of practical nursing procedures.

Additional qualifications and skills include:

• Preparation, administration, and documentation of medications and treatments.
• Recognition and response to emergency situations, including resuscitation procedures.
• Ability to recognize equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies.
• Ability to serve as a preceptor and actively seek educational opportunities.

Duties

• Maintains clinic flow, performs nursing care such as oxygen therapy, immunizations, medication administration, blood glucose testing, EKG, etc.
• Adheres to standards of practice and safety techniques.
• Collaborates with healthcare team members regarding patient needs.
• Assists with minor procedures, provides patient and family education, and recognizes emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule & Benefits

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0800-1630
• Incentives: Not authorized
• Relocation Assistance: Not authorized
• Salary: Competitive, with potential for higher step rate based on qualifications
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days annually, including leave, sick leave, and holidays
• Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment
• Child Care Subsidy: Available for eligible employees with income below specified threshold
• Retirement & Insurance: Federal pension, 401K, health, vision, dental, life insurance
• Additional info: Telework and virtual options are not available; physical requirements apply.